Material dispensing method and apparatus having display feature
US5884808A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D7/228
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for dispensing material from a container having a dispensing element includes a motor for repeatedly actuating the dispensing element to facilitate dispensing of the material from the container and a controller for activating the motor at predetermined time intervals. The controller may also control an LCD display to display the time remaining until the container is empty and optionally to display the battery life remaining.
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